Dharmasthala : 48th Pattabhisheka anniversary of Dr Veerendra Heggade celebrated

Mangalore Today News Network

Belthangady, Oct 25, 2015 :Dr. D Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari of Dharmasthala has said that  he always considered the service he  rendered towards the growth of Dharmasthala institutions as services  rendered to Lord Manjunatha.

 

He was presiding over a simple ceremony organised at the Mahotsava Auditorium at Dharmasthala on October 24 Saturday to mark the 48th anniversary of his Pattabhisheka. Dr Heggade further stated that  mankind’s devotion and faith in God  will not diminish   despite it registering rapid strides in science and technology.

He informed on this occasion that a super speciality block has been added to the Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Hospital at Dharwad. He stated that Dharmasthala has donated Rs 14 crores towards the development of 2000 temples in one year.

Dr Heggade also stated that  34 lakh people have enrolled as members of Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project and have progressed in life.

Renowned Saxophone player Kalaimamani Kadri Gopalnathan who was  present as a chief guest  said it was his ardent devotion to Lord Manjunatha  that helped him excel in his field.

Prof. K Bhyrappa, Vice Chancellor of Mangalore University said the credit of developing the  Dharmasthala based institutions and taking them to new heights goes to Dr Heggade.

Dr Heggade felicitated Kadri Gopalnathan while Kadri Gopalnathan and his wife honoured Dr Heggade and Hemavathi Hegade.People who have rendered outstanding contributions to Dharmasthala institutions were also honoured  on the occasion by Dr Heggade.

Abhayachandra Jain, State Minister for Sports, Youth Affairs and Fisheries. Prof. S Prabhaker. Vice President of SDM Education Society, Hemavathi V Heggade, D Harshendra Kumar, D Surendra Kumar and others were present.